Someone has a birthday coming, so today we are making a DIY Dog birthday cake! Shelby is turning 10 years old, and we thought we might as well make her a cake!

DIY Dog Birthday Cake Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 vegetable oil

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp water

1/3 cup honey

1 egg

Ingredients for Frosting

1 container whipped cream cheese

1 jar of baby food of your choice (we used pear)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add all remaining ingredients and mix together with a hand mixer. Spray your pan with a non-stick spray. I use bakers joy! This batter is very thick so you will need to spread it around with a spatula. Once you have the batter level throught the pan, place it in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Depending on the thickness of your cake in the pan it will take more or less time. Once you can insert a toothpick and pull it out clean, your cake is done!

Taste test time

Once again, the treats were a win!

Don't forget to share this with your friends so they can make it with their dogs! Let us know in the comments what type of treat you want us to try making next time!

MORE Treat videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL400F1C1759E6AF49
* Please note that I’m neither a vet nor an animal nutritionist, so it’s advisable to consult with your own authority when trying new foods, and also to ensure that your dog’s home cooked diet is balanced & includes all of the nutrients that are necessary for your dog’s health. As with ALL treats, feed in moderation, and don't feed anything to your dogs that you don't feel comfortable feeding them. These are treats, not meal replacements.

]]>DIY EMOJI COOKIES FOR DOGS | DIY Dog Treatshttp://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/diy-emoji-cookies/
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:00:50 +0000http://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/?p=5814DIY Emoji Cookies for dogs! With the launch of The Emoji Movie, and so many of you that requested this treat, we decided it was time to see if we could create some DIY Emoji Cookies for dogs! Diy Dog treats are always fun! DIY Emoji Cookies for Dogs Ingredients 1 1/4 cup Rice Flour 2 Eggs 1 tablespoon honey 2 Continue Reading

DIY Emoji Cookies for dogs! With the launch of The Emoji Movie, and so many of you that requested this treat, we decided it was time to see if we could create some DIY Emoji Cookies for dogs! Diy Dog treats are always fun!

DIY Emoji Cookies for Dogs Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Rice Flour

2 Eggs

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon Carob Powder

Food coloring

Yogurt chips, or White candy melts

Directions

This is a very easy DIY treat recipe! First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. DIY Emoji dog cookies will take the above ingredients twice. The first time around, we will create the yellow dough for the smile and heart eyes cookies. Mix together eggs, honey, vegetable oil and two drops of yellow food coloring. Whisk together, and then add the rice flour. Continue to mix with your hands until a nice dough is formed.

For the Poop Emoji dough, follow the instructions above, but also add the carob powder to create the brown color. You can also add 1 drop of purple, and 1 drop of yellow food coloring to make the color a bit brighter.

Once the dough is created, roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness, and press out your cookies! Place them on your cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

After your cookies have cooled, you can choose to be finished, or decorate them. We decided to decorate ours a bit just for fun! We used melting discs, added some color, and painted the faces on all our treats!

That is it! We have done it! DIY Emoji Cookies for dogs! Doesn't this look awesome!

Taste test time

Once again, the treats were a win!

Don't forget to share this with your friends so they can make it with their dogs! Let us know in the comments what type of treat you want us to try making next time!

MORE Treat videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL400F1C1759E6AF49
* Please note that I’m neither a vet nor an animal nutritionist, so it’s advisable to consult with your own authority when trying new foods, and also to ensure that your dog’s home cooked diet is balanced & includes all of the nutrients that are necessary for your dog’s health. As with ALL treats, feed in moderation, and don't feed anything to your dogs that you don't feel comfortable feeding them. These are treats, not meal replacements.

]]>Help your Dog stay Calm and Quiethttp://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/help-dog-stay-calm-quiet/
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:46:06 +0000http://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/?p=5807A few weeks ago we talked to you about Therabis Calm and Quiet formula that we could sprinkle onto Oakley's food. Today we are going to talk to you about Therabis Calm and Quiet treats. This post is sponsored by Therabis™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Therabis - Hemp wellness Continue Reading

]]>A few weeks ago we talked to you about Therabis Calm and Quiet formula that we could sprinkle onto Oakley's food. Today we are going to talk to you about Therabis Calm and Quiet treats.

This post is sponsored by Therabis™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Therabis - Hemp wellness products to help your dog with itching, anxiety and joint mobility. Gone to the Snow Dogs only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Therabis is not responsible for the content of this article.

Calm and Quiet Treats

Oakley is a high anxiety dog. Anything we can use to help calm her down in stressful situations is always helpful. Therabis Calm and Quiet treats are an easy way to help her out. We love to travel with our pets, and sometimes Oakley needs a bit of help to keep her clam and quiet during our travels. I make sure to bring the Therabis Calm and Quiet treats with me for those situations where I know she will need help. This usually means giving her two treats before a long car ride for a camping trip.

I noticed that she slept much better in the back of the car after giving her the treats, and once we arrived at the campground she seemed like she was enjoying herself more then normal. Everything we do in our lives revolves around our dogs, and we try to do everything we can to make their lives better. Oakley is a very special girl, and it always makes me happen when we find something that helps make her life a little bit easier.

Key Points about Therabis

Here are a few more key points about Therabis to help you make the right decision on if you should try it for your pets:

Backed by 25 years of veterinary expertise and powered by hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD, our products are designed to address the specific areas that challenge your pet.

Despite common misconceptions, hemp is not another euphemism for marijuana. In fact, hemp and marijuana are two very different plants.

Hemp has been bred to fulfill industrial applications like fiber, paper and nutrition, and contains less than .3% THC by law, which is why neither people nor dogs experience a high when they consume hemp-derived products.

In the realm of veterinary science, cannabinoids are one of the most exciting and promising therapies being studied today

So what are you waiting for? #GrabTheLeash and get out there and enjoy new activities with your dog! Instead of constantly worrying about them, you, and your dog, can relax and enjoy the finer things in life!

DIY Patriotic Fruit Stars Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries

Fresh Blueberries

1 Cup Water

1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Directions

This is a very easy DIY treat recipe! First, to make our white stars, take some of the coconut flakes, some coconut milk, and a bit of water, place it in a blender and blend. Now pour the mix into a Star Shaped ice cube tray. Next, take some strawberries and some water, and put those in a blender and blend. Pour that mixture into another star shaped ice cube tray. And last, take some blueberries and water, put those into a blender, and blend. I am sure you know what to do next! Pour that mixture into another star shaped Ice Cube tray. Place all 3 trays into the freezer and let them freeze at least 4 - 6 hours, or until they are frozen.

That is it! We have done it! DIY Patriotic Fruit Stars for dogs! Doesn't this look awesome!

Taste test time

The girls loved these treats! They are perfect for those hot summer days! They also wanted to show off their awesome 4th of July attire for you!

Don't forget to share this with your friends so they can make it with their dogs! Let us know in the comments what type of treat you want us to try making next time!

MORE Treat videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL400F1C1759E6AF49
* Please note that I’m neither a vet nor an animal nutritionist, so it’s advisable to consult with your own authority when trying new foods, and also to ensure that your dog’s home cooked diet is balanced & includes all of the nutrients that are necessary for your dog’s health. As with ALL treats, feed in moderation, and don't feed anything to your dogs that you don't feel comfortable feeding them. These are treats, not meal replacements.

]]>DIY BANANA SPLIT FOR DOGS | DIY Dog Treatshttp://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/diy-banana-split-dogs-diy-dog-treats/
Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:00:22 +0000http://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/?p=5782DIY Banana Split for Dogs FOR DOGS ! It's time for a new DIY Dog Treats video! This is one that many of you had suggested we try and make. A Banana Split for dogs! And as you can see we have done it, and so can you! It's time to make a DIY Banana Split for dogs. DIY Banana Split for Continue Reading

DIY Banana Split for Dogs FOR DOGS ! It's time for a new DIY Dog Treats video! This is one that many of you had suggested we try and make. A Banana Split for dogs! And as you can see we have done it, and so can you! It's time to make a DIY Banana Split for dogs.

DIY Banana Split for Dogs Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries

Fresh Pineapple

3 Bananas

Plain Yogurt (about 3 cups)

1 Tablespoon Carob Powder

3 Cherries (NO PITS or STEMS)

Redi-Whip

Crushed unsalted Peanuts

Sprinkles (optional)

Directions

There is no exact measurement for this recipe, but I will give you a rough guess of what I did. I made 3 DIY banana splits and had some extra "ice cream" left over for snacks for later. First we need to make the "ice cream" part of the Banana Splits. I lined a mini muffin tin with a few mini muffin cups to place our ice cream in. For each flavor, I filled the muffin tin about halfway. With the Vanilla, I simply used the plain yogurt and scooped it into the muffin cups. And for the Strawberry, I took a handful of chopped up strawberries, smashed them with a fork, and stirred them into 1 cup of yogurt. This gave us a nice pink color. For the "Chocolate" (Dogs CANNOT have chocolate), we took 1 cup of yogurt and added 1 tablespoon of carob powder. This gave us that "chocolately" look. Once you have filled your muffin tins with all the flavors, place them in the freezer for at least 4 - 6 hours or overnight.

While your doggy ice cream is freezing, we can prepare our other ingredients. You will need a few small chopped up strawberries, a few small chopped pineapple chunks and a few chopped up unsalted peanuts. Take your banana, peel it, and cut it into 4. Dogs don't need to eat a lot of banana, so we are using two quarters instead of two halves. Place 2 quarters of the banana onto your banana split dish (or on a small plate). Take your 3 flavors of dog ice cream and place them between the banana. Then, take a small amount of Ready Whip and put it between the dog ice cream. After that, take your strawberry chunks and place it on top of the pink dog ice cream, and then the pineapple chunks go on top of the white dog ice cream. Sprinkle just a dash of the crushed up unsalted peanuts over the entire thing, and then place your cherry on top!

That is it! We have done it! DIY Banana Split for dogs! Doesn't this look awesome!

Taste test time

Now it's time for the dogs to taste and enjoy these DIY Banana Splits for dogs! I think it's safe to say that Memphis loved all of it, but Shelby and Oakley are not big fans of bananas!

Don't forget to share this with your friends so they can make it with their dogs! Let us know in the comments what type of treat you want us to try making next time!

MORE Treat videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL400F1C1759E6AF49
* Please note that I’m neither a vet nor an animal nutritionist, so it’s advisable to consult with your own authority when trying new foods, and also to ensure that your dog’s home cooked diet is balanced & includes all of the nutrients that are necessary for your dog’s health. As with ALL treats, feed in moderation, and don't feed anything to your dogs that you don't feel comfortable feeding them. These are treats, not meal replacements.

]]>DIY A-Frame For Backyard Agilityhttp://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/diy-frame-backyard-agility/
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:00:43 +0000http://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/?p=5757Backyard agility is a great way for your dog to get some mental and physical exercise, and it's also a great way to bond with your dog! Today we are going to show you how to build a DIY A-Frame for backyard agility! You can also watch the video above for more information! Materials List 2 4x8 Sheets of Exterior Continue Reading

Backyard agility is a great way for your dog to get some mental and physical exercise, and it's also a great way to bond with your dog! Today we are going to show you how to build a DIY A-Frame for backyard agility! You can also watch the video above for more information!

Materials List

2 4x8 Sheets of Exterior Plywood

6 2x4 Stud Boards

48 Feet of Primered Lattice

1 Gallon of Primer

1 Gallon of Yellow Exterior Paint

1 Gallon of Blue Exterior Paint (or color of your choice)

1 bag of Non-Skid Surface sand (Floor finish additive)

2 6 foot lengths of chain

4 Eye hooks

4 Carabiners

2 Wheels

1 Tube of Liquid Nails (and Caulk Gun)

3 Corner Hinges and screws

24 2.5 Inch Deck Screws

2 Inch brad nails

3/4 Inch brad nails

Brad Nailer

Paint brushes, Rollers, and paint containers

Measuring Tape

Pencil

The first thing we are going to need to do is prep all of our wood. Take your 2 4x8 sheets of plywood and cut them down to 3x8. Make sure your edges are smooth, and sand them down if you need to. Take 4 of the 2x4's and cut them to 8 feet. They will be the same length as the plywood. Now take the remaining 2x4s and cut six 33 inch sections. And finally, take your lattice, and cut 14 three foot sections. With all of your wood now cut to the sizes we need, you can now primer everything.We did two coats of Primer on all of our wood. Make sure you let it dry completely. Once all of your wood is primed, we can build the top boards of the A-Frame. Take one 3x8 Sheet of plywood, and 7 of your 3 foot lattice strips. Starting at the bottom of the plywood, make a mark every 12 inches, all the way up the board. Make this mark on both sides. You should end up with space for 7 pieces of the lattice. Now we are going to take the liquid nails and put some on on each piece of lattice and set them in place. After that, take your 3/4 inch brad nails and put 5 brad nails in each lattice piece. Repeat this for the other 3x8 sheet of plywood as well.Now it's time to add some color! On your plywood, and your 4 2x4s, measure 42 inches up from the bottom and mark a line. This is your color line. The bottom half will be yellow, and the top half will be blue. You will also need to pain 2 of the 33 inch 2x4s yellow, and 2 of them blue. All of the 2x4s will need two coats of paint, and then they can be set aside. The decking of the A-Frame will need one base coat of paint (without the non skid additive).So The 2x4s at this point should be finished. They will have two coats of paint and should be nice and bright. The decking still needs the Non-Skid surface. So what we will do next is add a bit of the Non-Skid surface sand to a small container of paint. You don't want to add the entire thing to a gallon of paint, because once you do, you can no longer save the paint. So mix a bit in your container and use a roller to paint the decking. We ended up doing two coats. If you choose to do two coats, make sure to let your paint dry completely before applying the second coat.Once your decking is painted and dry, we can put together the frame. You will need 2 of the 8 foot 2x4s, and then one yellow, one blue, and one white of the 33 inch 2x4s. In the photo below you can see how they need to be laid out. The white board should be right in the middle. You will take 2 decking screws and put them in each connecting section of the 2x4s. 12 Decking screws total will be used. Repeat this for both sides. If you are adding wheels to your A-Frame, now is the time to do it. Place them at the bottom on one side. Drill your holes, and attach your wheels!Now it's time to attach the decking to the frame! Lay your decking on top of your frame, and use the 2 inch brad nails to attach it together. We tried to put 1 brad nail every 6 inches all the way around. We don't want this to come apart!

We are so close! Next, we took our A-Frame outside and laid both sections on top of each other, as if it were folded closed. This makes it easier to attach the hinges that go on the top of the frame. Screw in all 3 hinges.Now, because we had an A-Frame before, we did this next part a bit differently then you will. We stood our A-Frame up before we attached our chain. You are NOT going to want to do that. Lay your A-Frame on it's side and slowly open it up. Screw in the 4 eye hooks about 1 foot above your center brace and attach your chain. You can make your A-Frame short or tall. We don't like to have our super steep since it's just for backyard agility. Attach the chain to the eye hooks and slowly raise up the A-Frame. Check to make sure it is sturdy and sitting level before you let your dogs test it out.That's it! It's done! We did it! We hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to build your own backyard A-Frame for agility with your dogs!

]]>CBDs for DOGS | Can Cannabinoids Help My Dog? | Therabishttp://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/cbds-for-dogs-can-cannabinoids-help-my-dog/
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:00:51 +0000http://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/?p=5746As many of you know, our dog Oakley is a high anxiety dog. She was a rescue who came from an abuse situation, and was tossed to at least 5 homes before she found her forever home with us. Oakley has her good days and bad days, and for quite a while we have been trying many different things to Continue Reading

]]>As many of you know, our dog Oakley is a high anxiety dog. She was a rescue who came from an abuse situation, and was tossed to at least 5 homes before she found her forever home with us. Oakley has her good days and bad days, and for quite a while we have been trying many different things to help her be more calm and relaxed. In the past Oakley's anxiety has caused her to bloat, so keeping her calm and quiet is a big deal for us.

This post is sponsored by Therabis™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Therabis - Hemp wellness products to help your dog with itching, anxiety and joint mobility. Gone to the Snow Dogs only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Therabis is not responsible for the content of this article.

Therabis | CBDs for Dogs

I was introduced to a product called Therabis™, Calm and Quiet. Therabis is a hemp based cannabinoid (or CBD) supplement for dogs. "Cannabidiol (or CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in hemp that’s classified as a cannabinoid. Like all other cannabinoids, CBD interacts with your pet’s endocannabinoid system—the central regulatory system known to affect bodily processes such as digestion, mood and sleep." There is no THC in Therabis. So your dog is not going to have a psychoactive reaction to Therabis. You can find more information here: https://goo.gl/hMP9go , and also in this informative video below:

Calm and Quiet

As I said above, we are willing to try just about anything to help out Oakley. Yes, we could pump her full of prescription pills and medication, but none of those things are good for her when it comes to prolonged use. We decided to give Thearabis Quiet and Calm a try. Therabis is very easy to use. They come in a single serving packet that you sprinkle on your dogs food once per day. Therabis’ Calm and Quiet uses naturally occurring cannabinoids to reduce stress levels and help dogs keep their cool and is enhanced with L-Theanine to increase alpha wave generation and lower anxiety.

According to the packaging, it can take 1 - 2 days to see any results from Therabis's Calm and Quiet. We have been using this product for just over a week, and I have seen some changes in Oakley's overall demeanor. She doesn't seem to be as jumpy and reactive. She seems to be sleeping a bit better as well. We have not had the chance to take a road trip since she has started this, but I am hoping it will help her travel a bit easier as well. I am excited to see how much more this will help her over time.

Key Points about Therabis

Here are a few more key points about Therabis to help you make the right decision on if you should try it for your pets:

Backed by 25 years of veterinary expertise and powered by hemp-derived cannabinoids like CBD, our products are designed to address the specific areas that challenge your pet.

Despite common misconceptions, hemp is not another euphemism for marijuana. In fact, hemp and marijuana are two very different plants.

Hemp has been bred to fulfill industrial applications like fiber, paper and nutrition, and contains less than .3% THC by law, which is why neither people nor dogs experience a high when they consume hemp-derived products.

In the realm of veterinary science, cannabinoids are one of the most exciting and promising therapies being studied today

Now it's time to #GrabTheLeash and get your dogs active again! Therabis Calm and Quiet can help your dog when they are in stressful situations. Instead of constantly worrying about them, you, and your dog, can relax and enjoy the finer things in life!

]]>DIY UNICORN FRAPPUCCINO FOR DOGS | DIY Dog Treatshttp://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/diy-unicorn-frappuccino-dogs-diy-dog-treats/
Wed, 10 May 2017 20:15:26 +0000http://www.gonetothesnowdogs.com/?p=5736DIY UNICORN FRAPPUCCINO FOR DOGS ! It's time for a new DIY Dog Treats video and we thought, since the new Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino was so popular that we would make a dog friendly version! The Unicorn Puppuccino you could say! This easy homemade frozen dog treat snack is easy to make, fun for your pets, and you can even Continue Reading

DIY UNICORN FRAPPUCCINO FOR DOGS ! It's time for a new DIY Dog Treats video and we thought, since the new Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino was so popular that we would make a dog friendly version! The Unicorn Puppuccino you could say! This easy homemade frozen dog treat snack is easy to make, fun for your pets, and you can even share it with them!

DIY Unicorn Frappuccino for Dogs Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries

Fresh Blueberries

Plain Greek Yogurt

Unsweetened Coconut Milk

Ice

Freeze Dried Strawberries

Freeze Dried Blueberries

Ready Whip Topping

Directions

There is no exact measurement for this recipe, but I will give you a rough guess of what I did. The amount I used made 3 of them, one for each of my dogs. I am using my NutriBullet to make these DIY Unicorn Frappuccino's. You will need two containers. In the first one, add 1/2 cup of blueberries, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of coconut milk, and some ice. Blend until nice and thick. In the second container add 1/2 cup of strawberries, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of coconut milk, and some ice. Blend until nice and thick. If it's to thin, add more ice, and if it's to thick, add more ice.

Now take your cup, and if you want you can take some blue sparkle cake decorating gel and decorate your cup. Now layer your smoothie, pink, then blue, then pink. Top it with some Ready whip! Take the freeze dried blueberries and strawberries in two separate containers and smash them into dust. This is our simulated unicorn dust. Sprinkle that one top of the ready whip and you have a Unicorn Frappuccino for dogs!

Taste test time

Now it's time for the dogs to taste and enjoy these Unicorn Frappuccino for dogs! We hope they like them as much as ours did!

Don't forget to share this with your friends so they can make it with their dogs! Let us know in the comments what type of treat you want us to try making next time!

MORE Treat videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL400F1C1759E6AF49
* Please note that I’m neither a vet nor an animal nutritionist, so it’s advisable to consult with your own authority when trying new foods, and also to ensure that your dog’s home cooked diet is balanced & includes all of the nutrients that are necessary for your dog’s health. As with ALL treats, feed in moderation, and don't feed anything to your dogs that you don't feel comfortable feeding them. These are treats, not meal replacements.